If going HT does this need to be "Ok'd" by your normal OB?

[JG60611]

I am a ways off (like years if ever) from considering HT but i am worried about discussing it with my dr. I see a normal OB who i adore but i think he will think I've lost my mind asking about IVF with gender selection when i have no history of fertility problems (i.e. no need for IVF). There are places in here Chicago who offer family balancing with PGD (fertility clinics) but if i went to one of those would i have to get the "ok" from my normal dr. I'd like to avoid even talking to him about it lol... But i wasn't sure how it all works.

[AKMommy]

I think a lot of people leave their OBs and regular doc out of it. It's been 7 years since hubby and I conceived, and we found out we have both developed some fertility problems. If you want your insurance to cover your pretesting, you'll probably have to involve your regular doctor.


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[JG60611]

id honestly prefer it- even though i love my obgyn I'm sure he will think i sound crazy even talking about IVF just to have a DG. My guess is nothing would be covered anyway since i don't have fertility issues so that wouldn't be a concern anyway but i didn't know if clinics required your normal OB to be on board?

[nuthinbutpink]

No you do not have to tell.

You may have coverage regardless of your fertility. Meds can be covered too. You can call your insurance and ask about your benefits.

[JG60611]

how is the best way to find a good clinic in your area that does phd for family balancing? I'm in Chicago